Somewhere between carols by candlelight and roast pork last night I managed to draw the winners for the Did You Hear About the Morgans? competition. Congrats to M.Smith, Y.Phang, C. Hassan, A.Duschatzky and J.Constantino, double passes are in the mail. Merry Christmas everyone! Look after yourself in the new year 
As a very special Merry Christmas and a thank you for reading Melbourne Fashionista I have 5 double passes to see Did You Hear About The Morgans? I am not embarassed to admit I have a soft spot for Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker and romantic movies. The romantic comedy will be released at the movies on December 26. To go into the draw email me by Wednesday 23 December by 5pm, (info@melbournefashionista.com.au) with the heading ‘Morgans’ with your name and address (you must be a subscriber too - so join on up).
Click on more for more information on the movie.
Daphane, 19, Student
My dress is from a shop in Paris, my shoes are from Gorman and my jewellery is from all over the place.
Mario, 24, Retail
My clothes are from Trimapee. My hat is from the op shop.
Dominique, 21, Student
I am wearing a kid’s dress from OshKosh B’gosh. My denim jacket is from the op shop and my boots are from Wittner. My sunglasses are Ray Bans.
Neon Hart - Jessica Hart’s line for General Pants
New York based Melbourne model Jessica Hart has announced that she will be designing a line for retailer General Pants, Neon Hart. In stores next year, part of the proceeds will be going to Children’s Charity Destiny Rescue. By the way, check our her blog - I am currently obsessed with her style - think Alexander Wang, Balmain bags and Helmut Lang. Sigh! If only I had her wardrobe….. oh, and was a gorgeously tall, skinny and blond.
’til you drop shopping -a Melbourne History
This State Library of Victoria exhibition will run from 11 December 2009 - 31 October 2010 (and is free!) . ’til you drop shopping -a Melbourne History celebrates Melbourne’s passion for shopping. from the Paris end of Collins Street to the local corner store. The exhibition explores Melbourne’s social history by revealing our shopping habits from early settlement to today. The exhibition celebrates how and why Melburnians love to shop and reveals the indulgent side of shopping - the exclusive stores, luxury goods and seductive advertisements that feed our addiction to pleasure and style. Items on display range from a 19th-century cash register to ephemera such as wartime ration cards and Buckley & Nunn shopping receipts. It also features many classic photographs that evoke Melbourne’s changing style over the last century. A little birdy told me that MATERIALBYPRODUCT is involved too.
My bag was treated to an immense pampering experience last weekend at the newly opened Australian branch of My Bag Spa. Unlike myself who is looking distinctively neglected, my bag was left in the the hands of dedicated professionals at My Bag Spa.
Opened by David Chen and Alex How, the ‘bag spa’ philosophy is that ’staying clean is beautiful’. Designer bags are really investment pieces that you want to keep for many years and need love an attention. Specialists in designer bags, a visit to My Bag Spa involves an initial consultation with what is involved to make your bag as good as new, with processes such as dying, cleaning, stain removal, disinfecting and small repairs.
‘Expensive bags have many memories associated with them’ David told me ‘it could be something you bought for a special occasion, or perhaps from your first boyfriend or an anniversary present. You want to be able to use the bag for many more years to come. We remove stains and fading and general wear and tear, or maybe an unforeseen circumstance like a cigarette burn. Most bags are limited pieces so if anything happened to your bag, more often than not you can’t buy the same bag again even if you could afford it’.
I can’t wait to use my rejuvenated bag!
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Melbourne Fashionista loves….wait for it….. new Melbourne label….Ever Layne. Think outfits with an edge to wear with sexy tousled hair on long summer nights with a alcoholic beverage. Do you think I have a vision?
Ever Layne launched their first collection this summer and I am in love. Designed by Melbourne designer Sarah Turner Woolfrey it is heavily influenced by her own free spirited childhood in the sun-drenched central eastcoast of Australia. Her debut collection plays with texture and volume, without sacrificing a wearable, feminine and extremely sexy aesthetic.
100% made and designed in Melbourne, I think we should all get out there and support a great new Melbourne label.
Melbourne Stockists are as follows: Liquid Boutique, Dorothy & Evelyn, Green Love by B, Mint Boutique, The Thread Den, Mirror Mirror, Bronze Snake and Wilga.
P.S. I also got to have a sneak peek at Sarah’s winter’s range - can’t wait! I might even share them at a later stage. Maybe.
Fawn Sale
Well as you all know I love a bargain (doesn’t everyone?), so I’ll be hurrying along down to Greville street after work as Melbourne label Fawn has teamed up with Runaway Lovers and Paperdaisy to bring to you a fabulous sale - starting TODAY. A little insider birdy told me items are going at red hot prices - also I got a little peek at some of the pieces that are going to be available and to quote the Black Eyed Peas ‘I gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night’. If you’re lucky enough to not be working today, I say pop on down when it opens at 11am this morning.
Thread Den - North Melbourne Market Day
Gee I am just totally full of Melbourne activities for this weekend aren’t I? Due to its overwhelming success, Thread Den are hosting their second ever North Melbourne Market Day. On this Sunday the 15th November, there will be over 60 stalls featuring vintage clothing, indie designers, handmade toys, stationery, textiles, homewares and home-baked treats, making it a great spot to pick up special Christmas gifts (for the organised among us) or something for yourself. Held undercover at the Lithuanian Club on Errol St, doors open at 10am. $2 entry.
Sunday November 15, 10am-2pm @ The Melbourne Lithuanian Club 44 Errol St, North Melbourne.
Tightology
Just launched 4 months ago, TIGHTOLOGY, a Melbourne based business creating a range of organic, Melbourne made footless tights and knee highs, is going great guns. They already have over 38 stockists (Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and QLD). Their passion about design and the environment must be resounding in the hearts of Melbournians I think.
Meeka, 19
I am wearing a dress which I bought from Savers. I think it was a wedding dress! It was floor length so I cut off myself. My hat is from a shop on brunswick street and my shoes belong to a friend of mine.
Ben, 26
I am wearing a Marcs suit and a Pierre Cardin shirt and tie.
Maya, 23, Student
I am wearing a Review blazer, a Cooper Street dress and Gregory Ladner Hat. My shoes are Vivienne Westwood for Melissa.
Melanie, Accountant
I am wearing a Karin Millen Dress and a hat from Lyndal Parker.
Isabelle, Fashion Designer
I am wearing a Scanlan and Theodore dress. My hat and bag are vintage.
Chrislyn, Model/Actress
I am wearing a dress which I bought on Chapel street, Sergio Rossi shoes and a Mimco hat.
Sarah
I am wearing a dress which I bought in the UK. My shoes are from Top shop and my hat is by Angela Menz a Canberra based milliner. She is great.
Mark
I am wearing a Peter Jackson suit and tie.
